In early May, after two intense days of negotiations in Switzerland, Washington and Beijing agreed to drastically suspend most tariffs imposed since April 2 for 90 days. After the start of a trade war 2.

Trump "is obsessed with having a call with Xi," according to a news outlet, but China's leader would want assurances, an expert told Newsweek.

In a crucial call on June 5, President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping reignited trade negotiations, focusing on resolving key disputes. Despite global tensions, the leaders avoided discussions on Russia,